gizmo Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
    gubbins; gismo; thingumabob; whatchamacallit; doohickey; doodad; thingumajig; widget; whatsis; thingamabob; thingummy; thingmabob; whatchamacallum; doojigger; thingamajig; gimmick; thingmajig.
    • she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket
    • there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use
  2. noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
    contraption; gismo; gadget; appliance; widget; convenience; contrivance.

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